What does a trustee look at as far as income/expenses?

To be eligible to file straight bankruptcy, you must be below the median income. Each state has a different amount. The income is taken from what...

I recently paid off a home mortgage. The legal description on the payoff letter to the County Recorder is wrong. What do I do?

When you refinanced, was the original mortgage paid off. Assuming it was, looks like the new mortgage was not recorded against your unit. If the...

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Out of state DUI...do I need to take alcohol classes in the state in which I was convicted?

Why were you required to take alcohol classes in Illinois? The general rule is that if you have a valid driver's license from any state, it is...

Do I need the title policy for my home to close the sale of it? If so, where can I obtain this document?

When you buy a house, you get a deed putting the house in your name. This deed is recorded with the recorder of deeds so that the world knows you...

I am totally broke and have not paid taxes since 2009 trying to figure out what to do

Paid taxes and filed tax returns are two different things. If you have not filed, then you need to do it right away. If you did file your 2009...

Filing to be executor of estate

Are you sure you know all his assets. If Prudential is not "telling", how do you know what he has. You need to open up an estate wherever he was...

Ira and bankruptcy

If you haven't filed yet, why would you lie on the Schedules. That is criminal. If you have already filed, you can file amended schedules. Since...

If I file for bankruptcy can I keep my checking account????

You are asking 2 questions: 1. Can I keep the checking account. The answer is yes. 2. Can I keep the money in the checking account. The answer...

What are my rights with respect to a timely divorce? I have spent $23500 on attorney fees and my husband is pro se.

In Illinois you cannot get a divorce just because you want one unless you have been separated 2 years. You have to prove grounds for a divorce.

Can you pay your chapter 13 debts off early

In general no, because allowing you to do so , would be the equivalent of letting you file a Chapter 7. However, if you have been in the Plan for...